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October 17, 2011
Engineering Design Challenge: Spacecraft Structures
Presented by: Kristy Hill
Spacecraft Structures
NASA Engineering Design Challenges
Syllabus
• Activity Overview• NASA Connection• Teacher Preparation• The Design Challenge• Modifications and Extensions
Overview of Spacecraft Structures
Inside the guide
National StandardsPhysical Science◦ Motions and forces◦ Transfer of Energy
Science and technology◦ Abilities of technological design
Science as inquiry◦ Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
Value to the Teacher• Easy to navigate• Supports content standards• Background, resources, and masters
Value to Students• Based on a real-world problem• Use creativity, cleverness, &
scientific knowledge• Develop presentation &
communication skills
Let’s Pause for Questions
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NASA Connection
Why is it important to make the launch vehicle as
lightweight as possible?
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Background• NASA uses lightweight, strong
materials for launch vehicles• Focus on thrust structures• NASA’s history of testing rockets
Saturn V Space Shuttle Ares I Ares VSaturn V Space Shuttle Ares I Ares V
Saturn VFirst Stage
Saturn VSecond Stage
Saturn VThird Stage
External Tank (ET)
2 Solid Rocket Boosters (SRB)
Orbiter
The whole system is called the Space Shuttle.
STS-133 (Space Transportation System)
Space Shuttle Flight
Which was used for Apollo?
Which does the Space Shuttle use?
Space Launch SystemNASA is moving forward with the development of the SLS, an advanced heavy-lift vehicle that will provide a new national capability for human exploration beyond Earth’s orbit.
Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle
Splash Test
Parachute Test
Orion Heat Shield prototype
Orion Testing
Pad Abort Motor Test
Human FactorsThis full scale model of a portion of a rocket design that was built at Marshall Space Flight Center to
see how the pieces would fit together. When this
rocket needs servicing, will a human be able to get to the appropriate
place safely and without damaging the parts of the rocket? This is the one of the stages of the rocket.
The Lesson in Detail
Thrust Structures
Thrust Structures
Thrust Structures
What are some ways NASA engineers could make a
launch vehicle as lightweight as possible?
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The Challenge:
• Build the lightest weight thrust structure that will withstand the force of launch to orbit at least three times.
The Design Challenge
Engineering Design Process
Design and Results Sheets
Design Constraints• Use only the specified materials• Must be taller than 5 centimeters• Must allow space in the center for
fuel lines and valves (represented by 35mm-film canister without lid)
Definition:
• Launch to orbit = propelling a 1-liter bottle of water approximately 1-meter into the air
Definition:
• Launch to orbit = propelling a 1-liter bottle of water approximately 1-meter into the air
Classroom Sessions• Session 1: Introducing the Challenge and
Getting Started• Session 2: Design 1• Sessions 3 and 4: Designs 2, 3, 4, 5• Session 5: Storyboard/Poster• Session 6: Student Presentations
Comparing rockets
Comparing rockets
If it costs $10,000 to lift a pound (half a kilogram) of payload into
orbit, calculate the cost of sending yourself into space.
(Sharing is optional)
Let’s Pause for Questions
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Teacher Preparation
Time and Materials• 4-8 hours of prep time• Six 45 minute class periods• Build the launcher and rocket• Materials for classroom activity
Teacher Kit• Kit available from NASA CORE at
http://core.nasa.gov
Let’s Pause for Questions
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Modifications and
Extensions
Customizations
• Allow modifications of cardboard• Allow repairs • Increase the rocket mass• Design with alternative materials• Limit designs by cost (budget)
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